First Aid Kit

A well-stocked first aid kits, medical first aid kits and emergency first aid kits kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. You should keep one medical first aid kits or emergency first aid kits in your home and one in each car. Also be sure to bring a first-aid kit on family vacations.
Choose containers for your kits that are roomy, durable, easy to carry and simple to open. Plastic tackle boxes or containers for storing art supplies are ideal, since they're lightweight, have handles, and offer a lot of space.

Include the following in each of your first-aid kits:

first-aid manual

sterile gauze

adhesive tape

adhesive bandages in several sizes

elastic bandage

antiseptic wipes

soap

antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment)

antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)

hydrocortisone cream (1%)

acetaminophen and ibuprofen

extra prescription medications (if the family is going on vacation)

tweezers

sharp scissors

safety pins

disposable instant cold packs

calamine lotion

alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol

thermometer

plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs)

flashlight and extra batteries

mouthpiece for administering CPR (can be obtained from your local Red Cross)